10 Things to Do this Weekend + the Club & Bar Scene

What’s happening in Manila this weekend? SPOT.ph zeroes in on the events and happenings you shouldn’t miss.

1. OGLE HOT CELEBS IN THE NAME OF, ER, UNDERFASHIONS.

It’s that time of the year again-Bench is back at the Big Dome for their yearly revealing fashion show on July 2, 8 p.m. Georgina Wilson, Katrina Halili, Jake Cuenca, Diether Ocampo, Carla Abellana, Shaina Magdayao, Coco Martin, Enchong Dee, Iya Villania and more stars walk the runway in Uncut: A Bold Look at the Future at the Araneta Coliseum.

To get in, shop at selected Bench Body, Bench, Herbench, and Super Bench branches. Every single receipt purchase: of P800 gets you one General Admission ticket; of P1,200 gets you one Upper Box B ticket; of P2,000 gets you one Upper Box A ticket. Promo runs until July 2.

2. WATCH JAPANESE FILMS FOR FREE.

Say konnichiwa to eight contemporary films and two anime films at the Japanese Film Festival (Eiga Sai) 2010 from July 2 to 11 at the Shangri-la Cineplex. Now on its 12th year, the festival is still free for all. The films will also be screened at the University of the Philippines Film Institute from August 18 to 21. Check out the synopses and schedule.

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3. LISTEN TO YOUR LIBIDO.

To heighten all your senses on a Saturday night, check out Erotic Poetry at the Galeria Duemila featuring the Romancing Venus poets on July 3, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A group that advocates healing through creative expression, Romancing Venus is composed of Karen Kunawicz, Kooky Tuason, Ginny Mata and Monique Obligacion, among others.

4. RUN SO KIDS CAN RUN TOO.

Join the34th National Milo Marathon’s Manila race on July 4 and help give underprivileged children their own pairs of running shoes. The 42K run starts at 4 a.m.; 21K at 5:30 a.m.; 10K at 6 a.m.; 3K at 6:02 a.m.; and 5K at 6:05 a.m. Registered participants are advised to check the race route map.

5. SWOON LIKE IT’S THE '80S.

One of the ultimate ’80s heartthrobs, Gabby Concepcion is set to charm audiences again for two nights in a row. "’Gabby’ ng K Ganda"features Concepcion with comedians K Brosas and Vice Ganda on July 2 and 3, 8 p.m. at the Music Museum. For tickets, click here.

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6. BID FOR ART’S SAKE.

Looking to buy works of art? The Finale Art Gallery will hold asilent and public auctionon pieces by Bencab, Vicente Manansala, Fernando Amorsolo and more artists. The silent bid is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 1 and 2, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 3. The public auction is on July 3, 4 p.m. For the artwork catalogue and house rules, click here.

7. TALK MAKEUP AND SEX.

Taking off from their HIV/AIDS awareness campaign, MAC holds a makeup and sexual health workshop with Sex and Sensibilities, a positive sexuality website for young women. Writer Wanggo Gallaga talks about sexual health, and a Babae Plus representative discusses living with HIV. Entitled "From Our Lips," the workshop is on July 3, 2 p.m. at Rustan’s Makati. It’s free but reservations are required since slots are limited.

8. MAKE SATURDAYS YOUR YOGA DAY.

Start your weekend right with Yoga Manila’s Saturday classes this month. Take your pick from Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Slow Flow Yoga, and even Kids Yoga for the little ones, among others. For the complete schedule and rates, click here.

9. WATCH A TIMELESS BALLET.

The Philippine Ballet Theatre opens the season with the classic Swan Lake, a "tale of a beautiful maiden trapped in a swan’s form, the valiant prince who loves her and the cunning sorcerer that stands between them." It features guest artist Linnar Looris of the Houston Ballet as Prince Siegfried. The ballet runs from July 1 to 3 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. See the show times and ticket prices.

10. REVEL IN THE RURAL.

Artist Mario V. Fernandez incorporates agriculture, endangered animals and rare fauna of the rural life in the exhibit, Carabao Riders. It runs from July 3 to 31 at NOVA Gallery. The gallery is open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 392-7797 or email gallerynova@gmail.com.